The girls drink the Casablanca, a rum based cocktail, while hearing the unbelievable story of Samuel Pallache and the murder of Lucie Blackman.

Drinking: The Casablanca

            2 1/2 oz. Light Rum

            1/2 oz. Cointreau

            1/2 oz. Maraschino Liqueur

            1/2 oz. Lime Juice

Shake all ingredients vigorously with ice. Strain into chilled cocktail glass.

While sampling the Silver Bullet Cocktail, we discuss the murder of Aristos Constantinou, also known as the "Silver Bullet" murder, then explore Greek mythology and the origins of vampires.

Drinking: The Silver Bullet

         1 1/2 oz. Gin

         3/4 oz. Kummel

         3/4 oz. Lemon Juice

Combine all ingredients in shaker. Shake, and strain into cocktail glass. Garnish with lemon twist.

In a fascinating episode, we drink an old favorite; the Orange Blossom while Shelley talks about the Fatty Arbuckle scandal and Bekah recounts the interesting history of the Orange industry in California.

Drinking: The Orange Blossom

              1 Can Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate

              1 Can Milk

              1 Can Vodka

In a blender filled with ice, pour entire can of frozen orange juice concentrate. Using empty can, add 1 can of milk, and 1 can of vodka. Blend thoroughly. Serve.

While sipping on a delicious Painkiller cocktail made with Pusser's Rum, we talk about the Opium Epidemic and discuss the Excedrine Murders.

Drinking: The Painkiller

           2 oz. Pusser's Rum

           4 oz. Pineapple Juice

           1 oz. Coconut Cream

           1 oz. Orange Juice

Combine all ingredients in cocktail shaker with ice. Shake. Strain into cocktail glass filled with ice. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

Bekah and Shelley talk about the devastating impact of the #campfire on the local community. If you want to help you can do so by going to https://app.mobilecause.com/vf/WildcatsRise or the organization of your choice. This week we are drinking beer! Firestone Walker 805 Blonde Ale is on tap. Shelley describes the terrible murder of Elyse Pahler while Bekah talks about the mysterious death of movie star Thelma Todd.

Drinking: Firestone Walker 805 Blonde Ale

The Russian Bear Cocktail. While sipping on two of these delicious cocktails, Shelley discusses the mysterious death of Mikhail Lesin while Bekah explores the life of Rasputin.

Drinking: The Russian Bear

                 1 oz. Vodka

                 1/2 oz. Brown Crème de Cacao

                 1 1/2 oz. Heavy Cream

                 1 tsp. Sugar

Shake all ingredients vigorously in shaker. Strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with shaved chocolate.

The Millionaire Cocktail. Bekah talks about Charles Crocker, banking and railroad mogul, while Shelley describes the horrific story of Issei Sagawa.

Drinking: The Millionaire Cocktail

          2 oz. Bourbon

          3/4 oz. Grand Marnier

          1/2 oz. Pastis Ricard

          1/2 oz. Grenadine

          1/2 oz. Lemon Juice

          1 Egg White

          Fresh Nutmeg for Garnish

Shake all ingredients vigorously in cocktail shaker. Double strain into chilled coupe glass. Garnish with freshly grated nutmeg.

The Golden Glove Cocktail. Shelley describes the life of baseballer and criminal Denny Mclain, while Bekah tells us the history of the Rawlings Golden Glove Award. Also, a special guest story from Child #1

Drinking: The Golden Glove Cocktail

                    2 oz. Rum

                    1 tsp. Cointreau

                    1/2 oz. Lime Juice

                    1 tsp. Sugar

Mix all ingredients in shaker, strain into rocks glass over crushed ice. Garnish with lime

While sipping on the Gold Rush cocktail, Bekah tells us about the life of John Sutter while Shelley recounts the 1797 San Miguel Massacre.

Drinking: The Gold Rush Cocktail

                2 oz. Bourbon

                3/4 oz. Lemon Juice

                3/4 oz. Honey Syrup

Put all ingredients into shaker, shake, strain into ice-filled old fashioned glass